Mat Officials
Officials Testing will be closed on December 15, 2025!! All tests must be taken before this date!
1) Register through https://forms.gle/dg5UXx9ijfjFmBUi6
2) Pay registration fee $50.00 through Venmo @USAWCT, a Rule Book will be mailed to the address you filled out on the google form.
In order to take the exam:
A. If the candidate is under 18 by 12/31/2025 you Must purchase a 2025-2026 USA Wrestling Athlete card at www.usawmembership.com
B. If the candidate is 18 or older by 12/31/2025 you must purchase USA Wrestling Leader card. USA Wrestling Leader card, requires a background check and a certificate for Safe Sport course, all available online at www.usawmembership.com
Officials Test Checklist: (Must be in High School or Older)
3) Take Pre-Test
4) Watch Video of Officials Clinic
5)Read the Rule Changes for 2025-26 Season
6) Take Final Officials Test - Please e-mail Mr. Cammisa at markcammisa@comcast.net requesting final exam and a link will be emailed to you by Mr. Cammisa. (Remember you only have one shot to pass the Officials Test so take your time)
Links to Steps 3-5 are below on this webpage
#3 Officials Pre-Test
Any Questions Contact:
Mark Cammisa
(Officials Director)
markcammisa@comcast.net
#4 Officials Clinic
#5 New Rules Changes for 2024-25
Major rule changes for 2025-2026:
Major Rule changes:
Page 24 of Rule book Fall, Near Fall & Technical Fall
Section 11 Art 2. c.
If the near-fall creates a 15-point advantage, the match shall continue until the near-fall criteria is no longer met. Conclusion of the near-fall criteria is immediate:
Page 25 of Rule book Fall, Near Fall & Technical Fall
Section 11 Art 4. b.
If the near-fall creates a 15-point advantage, the match shall continue until the near-fall criteria is no longer met. Conclusion of the near-fall criteria is immediate:
Page 37 of Rule book Overtime
Section 7 Art 3.
If points earned in sudden victory or ultimate tiebreaker involve a takedown or reversal straight to near-fall criteria, the match shall continue until the near-fall criteria is no longer met.
Page 38 of Rule book Illegal Holds/Maneuvers
Section1 Art.5 n.
Leg block(cut-back) when leaving the feet and using the foot or leg to “cut out” an opponent’s leg, to include from the rear-standing position, see picture 73 on page 75 of rule book for legal version.
Additional Resources:
OFFICIAL'S EVENT SIGN-UP AND ASSIGNMENTS
user name is your email address
password is the same as the old website
Once assigned, you will get an e-mail
If in doubt if assigned or looking for information on the event use the link below